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Twas The Night Before Christmas, Again

I composed this last year while waiting for the kids to fall asleep, and thought it fitting enough to repost. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas.

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Twas the night before Christmas and all through the houseEvery creature was stirring, but nary a mouse.All the stockings were hung on the stair rail with careBut they fell off days ago before St. Nicholas was there.

The children were nestled beneath the treeWhile envisioning gifts that were to be.And mamma in her sweats, wearing no capJust wanted to settle down for a long winter's nap,

When down in the living room there arose such a clatter,I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.Down the stairs I flew like a flash,and ran into the living room with a dash.

The light from the tree surely did showThat the kids were about to come to blowsOver whether or not Santa is for realAnd how many cookies he might steal.

With a little mama wisdom, so lively and quick,I knew in a moment I had to side with St. Nick.More rapid than toddlers when they're feeling naughtyI said he's real, but didn't sound snotty.

And I whistled, and sang, and read a storyAll about Santa, and the gifts he's sportingI reminded them all of Christmases pastAnd all the booty that Santa brought; they were aghast.

Now to get them to settle, one and allI'll have to think of a way for myself to stallSo that I can stay awake long enoughTo fill stockings with stuff

And then what to my wondering eyes should I see?But the kids getting tired, oh what glee!I cannot wait to get to bedIt's been a long week and I'm feeling like lead.

But Santa is real, of that I knowBecause every year he makes a showAnd sets out the gifts and fills each stockingBut never while a child is talking.

So I bid you good night, one and allFrom the short even to the tall.My dear children, Santa is nearAnd there's never any need to fear.

Because whether or not you believe,Rest assured you will receiveAll the good things that comeevery year on Christmas Eve.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

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And just in case you don't believe in Santa, here's a story that will give you hope again.